by Birch | Aug 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
On July 28, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued new FAQs clarifying their interpretation of the ACA’s requirement that non-grandfathered health plans provide contraception to participants at no cost. The...
by Birch | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
In response to the significant amount of interest regarding HRAs that reimburse travel-related expenses in the wake of the recent Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Birch has prepared the following guide to address FAQs: What...
by Birch | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, there have been two notable federal efforts to establish or reaffirm access to women’s reproductive healthcare services. First, the Departments of Health and Human Services,...
by Birch | Jul 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Friday, June 24th, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization finding that the United States Constitution does not guarantee a right to abortion access. This decision effectively overturns its prior decisions in Roe v....
by Birch | Jun 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Most employers are aware of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides for job protected leave in certain situations. FMLA applies only to employers with 50 or more employees and to employees who: Work at a location where at least 50 employees are...
by Birch | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
On May 10, 2022, Delaware Governor Carney signed the Healthy Delaware Families Act establishing a mandatory paid leave program, making Delaware the eleventh state to enact such a program. Contributions towards the program will begin on January 1, 2025. Benefits will...
